The Space Station Is Getting Its First 3D Printer

WochitSep. 04, 2014. 03:42 AM EST

The first 3D printer ever to fly in space will blast off this month, and NASA has high hopes for ...
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The first 3D printer ever to fly in space will blast off this month, and NASA has high hopes for the innovative device's test runs on the International Space Station. NASA officials said, the 3D printer , which is scheduled to launch toward the orbiting lab Sept. 19 aboard SpaceX's unmanned Dragon cargo capsule, could help lay the foundation for broader in-space manufacturing capabilities.
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